Job Opportunity: Area Manager Rep, Ossur

We are recruiting and Area Manager (Rep) – Orthopedic Bracing & Support to sell a variety of orthopedic medical products in the SE Ontario territory. Össur is a leading global company in non-invasive orthopedics, we deliver advanced and innovative technologies within the fields of prosthetics, bracing & supports and compression therapy. This position will manage sales growth for our Bracing and Support products throughout the territory.

If interested in this opportunity, please forward your resume for review. Otherwise, any referrals would be appreciated.


Craig Colligan
Recruiting Manager
ccolligan@ossur.com

Job Opportunity: Appleby College

Start: September, 2011
School Name: Appleby College
City, Province: Oakville, Ontario
Posted: 08/31/2011


Full-time – For the academic year

A leader among independent schools, Appleby College delivers an outstanding education to its 725 boarding and day students in Grades 7 to 12 located in Oakville, Ontario. Appleby’s mission is to educate and enable young men and women to become leaders of character, major contributors to, and valued representatives of their local, national and international communities.

Reporting to the Director, Athletics, the Athletic Therapist is responsible for managing the operation of the Athletic Therapy Centre and ensuring the Centre meets the needs of the student body. Responsible for ensuring professional standard practices and techniques are incorporated and adhered.


Knowledge and Skill Requirements:

• Certified Athletic Therapist in good standing with 5 plus years of experience
• Previous experience on sports injury
• Physiotherapy experience and qualifications is an asset
• Proficient computer skills with Microsoft Word, Excel and Internet Explorer
• Excellent managerial and supervisory skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Excellent people skills
• Will be required to provide coverage for extended training for the core sports
• Will be required to travel to tournaments and events which includes but is not limited to OFSAA competitions

Appleby offers an inviting environment with an extensive compensation package that includes the group benefits program and a RRSP-matching package. 

Thank you for your interest in Appleby College. Your application matters to us and we will review it carefully. Candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. As a condition of employment, a criminal record check is required. 

To explore this dynamic opportunity, please e-mail your resume by Monday, September 19, 2011 to:

Human Resources, Appleby College

E-mail: jobs@appleby.on.ca

Web site: www.appleby.on.ca

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Job Opportunity: Professor, Sheridan College

Sheridan is looking for an outstanding individual to join our faculty team. The successful candidate will teach a range of courses in the Bachelor of Applied Health Sciences with a focus on Athletic Therapy. There are a wide range of courses that the candidate may have expertise in, including; anatomy, manual therapy, assessment & rehabilitation techniques, taping, biomechanics, ergonomics, exercise physiology.

Responsibilities

Sheridan faculty provide academic leadership to programs and courses within their areas of expertise and contribute to the creation of a learning-centred environment where students can develop to their full potential. They also contribute to College, Faculty and program excellence by collaborating on a variety of initiatives such as new program development, applied research and alternative delivery strategies.

Salary Range: $57,791 - $100,183 (based on relevant educational qualifications and experience)
Application Deadline: August 31, 2011
Start Date: January 2012

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Job Opportunity: Epic Rehab and Sports Medicine

Epic Rehab and Sports Medicine is looking for an Athletic Therapist to cover primarily sports related injuries.

We are a busy multidisciplinary clinic located in Richmond Hill.

Qualifications:

• strong experience in sport related injuries
• current registration with your college
• strong interpersonal skills 
• able to work in a team environment
• uses manual therapy, exercise and education as part of their treatment

We offer competitive remuneration.

Interested candidates please send your resumes to epictherapists@gmail.com

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Job Opportunity: Red Deer College

The Athletic Therapist is responsible for the overall health and welfare of the student-athlete, with particular emphasis upon prevention of injuries, first aid and treatment of injuries, and rehabilitation of injuries. Specific duties include:

• Consulting with coaches regarding problems of physical conditioning to prevent injury occurrence. 
• Pre-practice and pre-game taping and wrapping. 
• Proper selection and fitting of equipment in conjunction with equipment managers and coaches. 
• Developing and conducting monthly in-service educational workshops. 
• Applying first aid when present at games and practices. 
• Referring all seriously injured athletes to specialized medical personnel as appropriate. 
• Under the supervision of team physicians, conducting therapy services to allow for return to partial or full participation in physical activity. 
• Maintenance of injury and treatment records. 
• Knowledge of insurance procedures and primary responsibility for initiating insurance claims. 
• Maintaining medical forms 
• Conducting Drug Education seminar for athletes 
• Knowledge of CCES (permitted amd banned substances) 
• Recruiting of student trainers for each team including pre-season training of student trainers, continual training and education of student trainers 

Closing Date: 08-08-2011

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Job Opportunity: Lifemark Health - Halifax, NS

Athletic Therapist Overview

As an Athletic Therapist with Lifemark, you are a key member of our multidisciplinary clinical team. Under the mentorship of the best clinical practitioners in the industry, you will continuously develop your knowledge and skills while practicing in a dynamic, innovative environment. As a significant contributor, you are the type of person who will take pride in the thoroughness of your work and the strong relationships you develop with your clients and co-workers.

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Job Opportunity: AJHL Grand Prairie Storm

The Grande Prairie Storm is looking for an athletic therapist/equipment manager.

This will be a joint position with dual responsibilities.

Interested applicants must be self-motivated, hard working and organized. Applicants who are a Certified Physical Therapist and have experience working within hockey will be preferred.

Experience and knowledge in regards to strength and conditioning as well will be an asset.

Applicants will be responsible for ordering equipment and medical supplies and managing these budget lines. All regular trainer duties will be expected - equipment maintenance, laundry, dealing with injuries, communicating with team doctor, dentist and coach, and possibly in charge of strength and conditioning.

Hours of this job are irregular and not set. This position will be full-time based over a nine-month period. Compensation will be determined by education and experience of applicant.

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Job Opportunity: Concordia University, Athletic Therapy Clinic Instructor

Note
This posting represents two 18 month contracts. C3168 is a full-time, temporary position (5 days/35 hours per week) and requires the incumbent to work from 8 am until 4 pm. C3171 is a part-time, temporary position (4 days/20 hours per week), and requires the incumbent to work from 3pm until 8pm.

Scope
Reporting to the Athletic Therapy Clinic Manager, the incumbent is responsible for the on-site supervision and evaluation of internship students within the Athletic Therapy (AT) Clinic.

Primary responsibilities

Supervise and evaluate the AT internship students on-site.
Oversee all AT student participation within the PERFORM Centre.
Assist in the research and facilitation of the athletic therapy community programs.
Ensure safety of all patients, students, faculty, and staff while at the clinic.
Assist with maintenance of modalities and supply ordering.

Deadline:  June 17, 2011

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Job Opportunity: Elite Sports Therapy

Elite Sports Therapy, a multi-disciplinary clinic in Marda Loop, is looking for an Athletic Therapist or Kinesiologist to take over their Rehabilitation clientele. The majority of clientele are looking for rehabilitation for shoulder, spine, hip and knee injuries. Knowledge of sports injury, Functional Movement analysis, and the ability to work with chiropractors and physiotherapists would be an asset. Interested individuals can forward their resume to dr.mheber@elitesportstherapy.com.

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Job Opportunity: University of Alberta Assistant Therapist

This position has an expected end date of April 30, 2013 and offers a comprehensive benefits package which can be viewed at: www.hrs.ualberta.ca.

The Assistant Therapist is responsible for providing support to the Head Therapist in sports medicine to the varsity teams. This successful candidate should be familiar with the mission and the vision of the University of Alberta as well as the Canadian Interuniversity Sport Policies & Procedures as it relates to the medical needs of the student athletes and their athletic performance. Some travel within Edmonton and the surrounding area may be required.

Closing Date - June 7, 2011

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Job Opportunity: Kodiaks Athletic Therapist

PART-TIME PROJECT
AUGUST 2011 – APRIL 2012

Lethbridge College Kodiaks Athletics Department is seeking a certified Athletic Therapist to provide comprehensive athletic therapy services and support to approximately 120 Kodiaks Athletics student athletes. The successful candidate must be willing to work evenings and weekends and travel occasionally with Kodiaks teams. Attendance at all home athletics events during the 2011-2012 competitive season is required.

Qualifications

• University degree in Athletic Therapy, Kinesiology or a related discipline
• Complete CATA/NATA certification
• Valid First Aid and CPR certification

Closing Date: Apply online at by submitting your cover letter indicating area of preference, resume and references by June 10, 2011

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Job Opportunity: AIM Health Group

AIM Health Group is seeking a Part time Physiotherapist, Chiropractor or Athletic Therapist needed with on-field athlete emergency care background.

This position includes access to a multidisciplinary medical facility with a well-established referral base with the following practitioners:

• Family Physicians 
• Chronic Pain Physicians 
• Paediatricians 
• Chiropractors 
• Registered Massage Therapists 
• Exercise and Physiology Specialists 

If you want to join this young, vibrant, inclusive and innovative team that supports the local Ottawa community and their sport teams, then don't hesitate to contact us.

Send your resume and a paragraph briefly expressing your interest for further detail and a potential interview.

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Job Opportunity: BCHL Surrey Eagles Jr A Hockey Club

The Surrey Eagles of the British Columbia Hockey League (BCHL) are looking for an Athletic Therapist/Equipment Manager for the 2011-2012 season.

The athletic therapist/ equipment manager will be responsible for player injuries, sicknesses and general trainer and equipment manager duties. You must have a strong work ethic, strong communication skills, work well individually and as part of the team. You must be flexible with hours and have a good understanding of the hockey environment.

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Job Opportunity: BCHL Merritt Centennials Jr A Hockey Club

The Merritt Centennials have an immediate opening for an Athletic Therapist/Equipment Manager. The salary is minimum $2000 per month (negotiable) and the contract length is negotiable.

This posting expires on July 1, 2011. The Centennials appreciate all interest in the position, but only applicants considered for an interview will be contacted.

Applications are accepted by fax to (250) 378-3609, email to luke@merrittcentennials.com, or mail to Merritt Centennials, Human Resources, P.O. Box 1730, Merritt, BC, V1K 1B8, (Attn: Luke Pierce)

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Job Opportunity: Rugby Canada - Health Services Coordinator

The Health Services Coordinator is responsible for managing the medical, athletic therapy and anti-doping education relevant to all of Rugby Canada’s High Performance programs. The role includes all organizational and administrative matters associated with these activities as well as a selection of day to day operations. It includes, but is not limited to, performing as a practitioner, the recruitment of staff, health and medical staff monitoring, the preparation of daily agendas, the maintenance of a selection of data bases and the documentation of reports.

A major component of this role is to act as the athletic therapist for the National Women’s team and the National Women’s Sevens team as well as providing administrative and medical support services for all other Rugby Canada national programs.

Applications due Monday, May 23, 2011

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Job Opportunity: Cirque du Soleil - Strength & Conditioning Specialist

Description

Regular position

 

Reporting to the IHQ Senior Head Coach, the Strength and Conditioning Specialist, Artist Training is responsible for the development of individualized and group strength and conditioning programs for artists in training at IHQ. He or she will also promote injury prevention, maintenance and performance enhancement to ensure the longevity of a career in performance and faster recovery times.

 

Primary duties and responsibilities:

  

The Strength and Conditioning Specialist will be required to:

• Coordinate with the Artist Training coaching team and the Performance Medicine team to assess physical training needs for individual artists and performance enhancement needs for acts being developed at IHQ;
• Develop, implement and monitor injury prevention or performance enhancement programs personalized for each individual artist in training at IHQ and specific to every act being developed at IHQ;
• Identify and report conditioning, de-conditioning and injury prevention trends to the Senior Head Coach;
• Objectively assess, measure, adjust and document all strength and conditioning programs implemented;
• Develop criteria based on the post-analysis report of each conditioning program to measure the program's effectiveness and determine whether the objectives were met;
• Assist the Director of Performance Medicine with the development of reintegration protocols for injured artists;
• Administer or assist in physical capacity assessments, in cooperation with the PMed and Artist Training coaching team;
• Cooperate with the Artist Training team and teach the coaches to ensure the continuity of the physical training program for new artists, from the training environment to the show;
• Assess innovative ways of using time and work with the existing artist schedules to integrate portions or all of the prescribed programs within the weekly working schedule;
• Promote an educational program that will help increase artists' awareness of different variables pertaining to the training program's methods, and encourage artists to be self-reliant when it comes to carrying out their physical fitness program;
• Use modern training methods (e.g. Pilates, resistance training, plyometrics), and design training methods that meet artists' needs.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications:

• Advanced certifications in the areas of strength and conditioning;
• Certification from the National Coaching Certification Program;
• University degree in physical therapy, athletic training/therapy, kinesiology, physical education or any other related field;
• Six to eight years' experience in coaching acrobatic core disciplines;
• Experience in care, prevention and rehabilitation, as well as in developing and implementing injury prevention, maintenance or performance enhancement programs with athletes or performers;
• Fluency in French and English;
• Working knowledge of MS Word and Excel;
• Ability to work as part of a team;
• Leadership;
• Self-reliance;
• Ability to work within an interdisciplinary team;
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Job: Production and Technical Support & Operations 

Primary Location: Montreal (Canada) 

Job Posting: 2011-Apr-04 

Unposting Date: 04 May 2011 23:59:00

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Job Opportunity: Cirque du Soleil - Athletic Therapist

Description

Please note: This is a posting for future Athletic Trainer/Physical Therapist openings in the following locations:  Orlando, FL; Las Vegas, NV & Asia (Macau & Tokyo).

Regular Position

This position reports Performance Medicine Supervisor.

• Apply preventive and curative treatments and rehabilitation for artists;
• Offer treatments and conditioning programs and ensure all practices meet requirements of federal, state and civil authorities;
• Offer only those treatments that he or she is legally qualified to dispense;
• Attend training periods, rehearsals and performances for the purpose of administering first aid and appropriate emergency measures in the event of an injury or event involving an artist or employee;
• Work in close cooperation with other members of the emergency team in case of injury or medical emergency;
• Participate in the decision-making process concerning changes made to training or performances in the event of injury or illness of an artist or any other event that might require changes;
• Maintain and update daily the medical file of each artist using the forms prescribed by Cirque du Soleil. Complete the forms required for filing insurance claims for injured or sick artists;
• When an artist seeks medical consultation outside of Cirque, the Therapist must ensure the transmission of information between the professionals concerned and the Company Manager, the Worker's Compensation Coordinator and the Artistic Coordinator, and collect and file all pertinent documents (prescriptions, x-rays, reports, etc.) resulting from this consultation;
• All other duties assigned by the Performance Medicine Supervisor.

 Qualifications

• Must have a Bachelor's Degree plus some graduate level studies;
• Must have a minimum of 4 years' experience;
• Must have working knowledge of MS Word and Excel;
• Must have experience with manual therapies, emergency care and massage;
• 3 years of clinical experience and experience with athletes, acrobats and/or dancers is highly preferred.

Job: Performance Medicine / Athlete Coaching 

Primary Location: Las Vegas (USA) 

Job Posting: 2011-Apr-26 

Unposting Date: 27 May 2011 02:59:00

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Job Opportunity: Hamilton Tiger-Cats Head Therapist

The Hamilton Tiger-Cats are a member of the Canadian Football League (CFL) with a rich 142-year history, which includes 15 Grey Cup Championships.  Currently, the team is seeking an enthusiastic, self-motivated, organized individual to fill the role of Head Athletic Therapist. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for the care of Tiger-Cats players, including injury prevention, recognition, treatment, and rehabilitation
• Primary liaison between physicians, athletes, coaches and Football Operations staff
• Provides supervision of assistant athletic trainers and graduate assistant athletic trainer(s)
• Purchasing of athletic training room supplies and equipment
• Administration of athletic training room and department policies
• Administration of athlete medical records and physicals

QUALIFICATIONS/OTHER: 

The Tiger-Cats are seeking an individual with experience with contact sports who has demonstrated a capacity to implement pre-participatory and rehabilitative programs to aid in the ongoing development of the team. This person should possess a Bachelor degree in athletic therapy or equivalent and a understanding of athletic performance. 

Application deadline:  April 4, 2011

Starting date:  April 2011 

Reports to:  Director of Football Operations 

Salary: Full-time, commensurate with knowledge and experience

Interested candidates should submit their resume and cover letter to Shawn Burke, Director of Football Operations, via e-mail at sburke@ticats.ca

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Job Opportunity: Banff Hockey Academy

Banff Hockey Academy

Application Deadline: March 15, 2011   Starting Date: April 11, 2011  

Position: Athletic Therapist 

Job Description:  The Athletic Therapist of the Banff Hockey Academy will assist the Athletic Director and Head Coaches with the operations of the BHA hockey teams. The operation of the team, its values, policies, and guidelines will strictly adhere to the policies already established by the academy. The Athletic Therapist must be an inspiring individual with high ethical and moral standards. The Athletic Therapist must have the best interest of the BHA students as a top priority at all times. In addition, the Athletic Therapist will assist from time to time with the roles of the Strength and Conditioning Coach and Equipment Manager.

Responsibilities as Athletic Therapist
1) Provide Emergency care at practices and games.
2) Assessment of injuries.
3) Provide rehabilitation when required.
4) Maintain record of injuries.
5) Establish and maintain an adequate Emergency Care Kit.
6) Apply pre-game and post game procedures.

Other General Responsibilities
1) Provide progress reports
2) Assist with the operation of outside Hockey Development Programs, including but not limited to Christmas and Summer Programs.
3) Report directly to Athletic Director and coaching staff.
4) Assist with evening supervision.
5) Assist with Equipment Manager responsibilities on an as needed basis. (See Equipment Manager roles below)
6) Provide tutorial support for BHA study halls.

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Job Opportunity: Etobicoke RFC

A new rugby club will launch their inaugural season this year.  The Etobicoke RFC plans on fielding a U16 and U18 team in the TRU, while holding exhibition fixtures for a senior team.  This is a good opportunity for someone who would like to become their head therapist to offer their services.

Anyone interested in participating in this rugby club as a player, coach, or supporter is encouraged to contact us or come to an organizational meeting planned for:
    
    Wednesday January 27, 2010  -  7:00PM

    Location:   Etobicoke Olympium, 590 Rathburn Road
                     Committee Room B  (Upstairs)

Mike Dwhytie
Coach, Martingrove C.I. Rugby
 905-842-2942 or mikedwhytie@etobicokerugby.net